Nikki Beach Residences

Aldar brings the Nikki Beach brand to the sand of Ras Al Khaimah

The final collection of Nikki Beach Residences comprises 195 furnished apartments, all delivered turnkey. Aldar Properties has partnered here with Nikki Beach, a brand known for its beach clubs from Miami to Saint-Tropez, to build a residential project on Al Marjan Island. The development sits between the Rixos Bab Al Bahr and the DoubleTree by Hilton, two hotels already operating on this man-made strip of sand. Unit types range from one to five bedrooms, with prices starting at AED 2 million. Handover is set for 2028. Payment is split 50/50, with 5% due at booking.

195 furnished homes, from 1 to 5 bedrooms

The official brochure caps the collection at 195 furnished apartments, a much smaller number than the 803 units mentioned for the full masterplan. What Aldar is selling here is therefore a final, more limited phase. Interiors work with beige, wood, grey and metal tones, alongside marble and porcelain stoneware tiling. Delivering the units furnished changes the equation for a buyer: no fit-out budget to plan for, and the option to rent out the property as soon as the keys are handed over. The larger unit types, up to five bedrooms, are clearly aimed at families or buyers looking for a high-end second home.

A services list built around the beach club concept

Aldar carries the Nikki Beach vocabulary through into the amenities themselves. There's a valet service called House Valet, a butler service (Bellhop), round-the-clock concierge and even a childcare service called Little Nikki. The Thermal Spa, the Fitness Arena and the Nikki Vive Forme sessions make up the wellness offering. On the dining side, Café Nikki and Deck Dining handle on-site service, with music and entertainment in keeping with the brand's style. Day-to-day management extends to practical matters too: car mail handling, car rental and cleaning, and a moving service.

An artificial island in the middle of a transformation

Al Marjan Island is the archipelago set to host the first legal casino in the UAE, operated by Wynn Resorts and expected to open around 2027. That opening changes the picture for the whole of Ras Al Khaimah, an emirate long seen as secondary to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The beach, the promenade and several restaurants are within walking distance of the towers. Al Hamra Golf Club, Al Hamra Mall and the marina are five to ten minutes away by car. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is twenty to thirty minutes away, and access to the E11 highway connects the site to Dubai in around 45 minutes.

LEED Silver and FitWel certifications targeted

Aldar is targeting two certifications for this project: LEED Silver for environmental performance and FitWel for occupant health. In practical terms, that translates into air quality monitoring, sound monitoring with acoustic masking, smart irrigation and connected waste bins. Amenity bookings run through an app, and security is managed on an integrated basis across the site. These technical choices aren't just for show. They affect running costs and resale value, two points a careful buyer checks before signing.

50/50 payment plan, 5% at booking

The payment structure is straightforward: half during construction, half at handover in 2028. The 5% entry ticket keeps the initial commitment light, but it means finding half the price at the time the keys are handed over. This structure suits a buyer with cash on hand or one planning financing at handover. It differs from the heavily staggered post-handover plans some Dubai developers offer. For a buy-to-let investor, receiving a furnished property on an island in the middle of a tourism upgrade is the central argument in this deal.